Comparing Digoxin vs Furosemide

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Digoxin

Furosemide

Prescription only

Digoxin is one of the oldest and most controversial heart medications. In heart failure, it is usually only used alongside standard medications. In atrial fibrillation, there is still much debate... View more

Prescription only

Furosemide significantly increases urination which relieves excess fluid, but its use may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes in the body (such as potassium). Prescribed for Edema... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Digoxin has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect.

Furosemide has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 121 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Swelling (15.7%)
Frequent urination (7.4%)
Headaches (5.8%)
Cramps (3.3%)
Blood pressure (2.5%)
Confusion (2.5%)
Nausea (2.5%)

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Drug Class

Loop diuretics

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 each
Strength	250 mcg (0.25 mg)
Per unit^*	$1.07 - $1.28
Cost^*	$107.20 - $127.94

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Quantity	1 tablet
Strength	20 mg
Per unit^*	$10.07
Cost^*	$10.07

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Dosage Forms

Injectable solution
Oral elixir
Oral tablet

Injectable solution
Oral liquid
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

144 hours

1.5 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 440 drugs are known to interact with Digoxin:

30 major drug interactions (119 brand and generic names)
353 moderate drug interactions (1616 brand and generic names)
57 minor drug interactions (239 brand and generic names)

A total of 508 drugs are known to interact with Furosemide:

26 major drug interactions (78 brand and generic names)
460 moderate drug interactions (2090 brand and generic names)
22 minor drug interactions (96 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Furosemide and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 26, 1982

July 01, 1966

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

S5 - Diuretics and Other Masking Agents

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Professional Resources

¹ The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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Comparing Digoxin vs Furosemide

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